Iowa's Largest Frying pan the site for an old fashioned Cowboy Breakfast

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 23, 2024 1:44 pm

If you decided to host the countryside for breakfast, how big of a skillet do you need? Probably a 9' X 14' 3" one...just so people know where to find you! And if you DID decide to use the largest skillet in Iowa, how much could it hold? It would hold about 44 dozen eggs, or 176 pounds of ham, or 88 pounds of bacon laid out inside.

Benton County Community Foundation's Grant Deadline is Oct. 15

BENTON COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
September 23, 2024 11:56 am

 Sept. 23, 2024 — The deadline to submit grant applications to the Benton County Community Foundation’s 2024 grant cycle is 5:00 p.

ITC Midwest conducting aerial patrols of transmission lines

VINTON TODAY
September 23, 2024 11:56 am

ITC Midwest announced that it will be conducting aerial patrols of high-voltage transmission structures and lines throughout its service territory from approximately September 23 — October 1, weather permitting.

Update on Victims involved in the accident with Union Students

VINTON TODAY
September 22, 2024 10:51 am

Nearly two weeks ago on September 10, the accident that shook the Union Community Schools is still being dealt with for the survivors and their families.

NOTICE TO VOTERS - GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 5, 2024 INFO

GINA EDLER, BENTON COUNTY DEPUTY AUDITOR
September 22, 2024 9:24 am

**NOTICE TO VOTERS**GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 5, 2024Polling Place Hours: 7:00 a.m. — 8:00 p.m.ABSENTEE VOTING IN THE AUDITOR’S OFFICE: Absentee ballots will be available on, Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at the Benton County Auditor’s Office and may be voted in the office until 5:00 p.

Union Community to receive $250,000 gift Honoring Kate Craft

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 22, 2024 12:05 am

At the Union Community School District’s School Board Meeting, the Board voted to accept a contribution of $250,000 to name a new gymnasium in honor of Kate Craft.

VGH Welcomes New Family Practice Physician Dr. Michael J. Foggia II, D.O

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
September 21, 2024 8:46 pm

.VGH is excited to welcome family practice physician Dr. Michael J. Foggia II, D.O. to our medical team. Dr. Foggia brings over 25 years of experience in emergency medicine, family practice, and osteopathic manipulative treatment.

Vinton Shellsburg King and Queen Announced

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 19, 2024 10:32 pm

The Homecoming King and Queen of Vinton Shellsburg have been announced for the  2024-2025 school year.This year Brady Bruce and Izzie Birker have been crowned as royalty.

Benton County Emergency Management asks residents to steer clear of the River

BENTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
September 19, 2024 10:27 pm

Dean Vrba, Benton County Emergency Management would like to "advise the public to stay out of the water throughout the weekend." following the following notice from the  The Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

Behrens honored as VS Honors Difference Maker

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
September 19, 2024 10:09 pm

The Vinton Shellsburg Community School Board honored the time and dedication of numerous individuals to support the strength and conditioning program for middle school and high school students during the summer and throughout the school year.